"Fountain" (readymade installation) - 1917 - Marcel Duchamp
"Excusado", 1926 - Edward Weston
The first image at the top of the page is a piece installed by artist Marcel Duchamp in 1917. It was a piece meant to be displayed alongside paintings and drawings in a prestigious art society exhibit, but was denied exhibition.
1) Explain why you think the "fountain" was denied exhibition and what you think Marcel's point was with his "readymade sculpture"?
Here is a similar image, a photograph made by photographer Edward Weston.
2) Describe what you see in this image in terms of compositional technique and/or the art elements.
3) Now go a bit further and explain what you think the artist's intentions were when capturing this image. Is this a worthwhile object to photograph with a camera? Explain.
I think that his fountain was denied exhibition because the group was unwilling to accept new forms of art that were unfamiliar to them. I see Camera angle straight, rule of thirds and formal balance in this picture. I think his intentions were pushing the envelope and trying to come up with a piece that was fresh and never before thought of. I think this is a very worth while photo because people who see it are drawn to it because of its obscurity
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I think this sculpture was denied at the exhibition because he found it and and didn't really put work into making it his work , as why it is called an "readymade sculpture". In the second photo i was really amazed about how he made such a simple item such as a fountain and you can really see the shimmer and reflection on it and the black and white really makes it pop.-Murphy C
ReplyDeleteI think that the "fountain" was denied exhibition because it doesn't really look like a fountain. It looks as if the glass work was maybe painted with a glossy look. You can tell that the artist has a lot of sculptural experience by looking at his art. I think the artist intentions were to have the mind see many different things in one image. - Moon K
ReplyDeleteIt was denied exhibition because it's not really a sculpture, and his point was to change the way people think about art and sculpture. The image has low key lighting, contrast, camera distance close, and camera angle straight on. To me it's not really worthwhile to take a picture of, but to other people they might like it a lot. It's not really anything I think is worthwhile seeing, it's kind of gross and I don't want to see a picture of a toilet. Bjorkman,K
ReplyDeleteI think the "fountain" was denied exhibition because it was created by him. He found the "sculpture," he didn't create it, therefore, it wasn't original to him and anyone could create/find the same thing. The compositional techniques that I see are: camera angle looking up, low key lighting, contrast, vertical orientation and formal balance. I think the artists intentions were to capture something ordinary and turn it into extraordinary. He captured an image of a common object in a way that made it seem important. He wanted to stray from the average nature pictures and stretch his limits to find something different. I wouldn't take a picture of it because it doesn't possess any physical beauty in my opinion.
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I think that the "fountain" was denied exhibition because Marcel didn't create it himself, he just found it and changed it a little bit. Marcel was trying to show that anything can be art. Some compositional techniques in Weston's photo are camera angle up, vertical orientation, camera distance close, and formal balance. I think that Westion was to do something different. I think this is an okay photo, but I don't know it I would take a picture of it.
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I really like these pieces of work. I have seen these pieces before and they really got my attention. They were different at this time and this is why I think the "fountain" did not make it into the art exhibit. I think Edward Weston took the time to take this picture to prove a point that art dose not have to be a drawing or painting.
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(I wasn't here the day mr.arnold talked about techniques. but, I will try to explains)
ReplyDeleteI think the object was denied, because of it's simpleness. there are certain simple arts that are amazing pieces, but, if it's too simple, it doesn't work.
I think that the "fountain" was denied because people would think that taking a picture of a urinal would not classify as art, although I think marcel wanted to show everyone that art was everywhere around us even in the most common places that we just don't notice as art. I saw low key lighting, camera angle: down, camera distance: close, and sharp focus. I think his intention was to view a normal everyday device but in a different perspective or view to change the common thought of the device.
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The "fountain" was denied, in my opinion, because it was just a urinal on its side in many peoples view. But in Marcel's view he was taking something people wouldn't typically use as a sculpture, and using it. I think he was trying to say that anything could really be a piece of art if you have an open mind about it. Some compositional techniques I see in the second photo is camera angle: straight, camera distance: close, and I also see informal balance. In my opinion this object wasn't worthwhile because it is the object is displeasing to my eyes, and I wouldn't want to see this in a museum or my living room.
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I believe the fountain was denied because it was art that was different to many people. Marcel Duchamp thought outside the box to try to create a different type of art. In the image below it seems like he took the image of the object at a straight on angle to show you what it is nothing to special. The image also has a low key lighting its a dark but you can still identify the object. It also has a close up camera distance. I believe the artist's intention of the picture was to show you a details look of the object. If it was worthwhile? I don't think so I don't see the whole reason of the object.
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I think that he was trying to show art can be anything.
ReplyDeleteI see positive and negitive light in this photo and the light space in the photo pops at me the most.
I cant really explain what he was trying to capture in this photo.
Tristan A
I think that the sculpture was denied exhibition because people view this object as not art, but a tool. His point, in my opinion, was probably that even everyday objects are a form of art. Someone made that and it took work. Either that or he is trying to say that anything can be viewed as art. The second photo has a vertical orientation. It also has a bit of a formal balance. The camera angle is up and the camera angle is close.
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I think "fountain" was denied because he took this object into a place for drawings and paintings and it wasn't either. Edward Weston used his lighting well and I hink he used it to his advantage. I think his point was to take this picture and show people that art doesn't have to be something beautiful. Everything is beautiful you just have to make adjustments to some things
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I think that the "fountain" was denied because it technically wasn't his and it was a urinal not a real fountain. He was showing the simplicity of basic things. The picture of the toilet it was taken close up and at an angle pointing up. I think their intentions were to show how something so simple could be considered art also.
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I believe the "fountain" was denied exhibition because the people who review the piece and deem it worthy for the art to be displayed along other pieces, were insulted by Duchamp's work. Duchamp's goal was probably to change the perspective of the viewers and make them realize that art can be anything simple. The compositional techniques used in "Excusado" include: low key, vertical orientation, and close camera distance. Weston's goal with his photo is probably the same with Duchamp's. He wants the world to comprehend that anything can be art, it just matters the perspective.
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In my opinion the "Readymade Sculpture" wasn't put in the exhibit because the board didn't want the way people looked at art to change, and they didn't want Marcel to make a point. In the second picture I can see that he uses straight on camera angle. Weston also uses very good contrast with the different shades of black and white. The artist was trying to show that you can make something like a toilet, look beautiful through photography, and maybe even Weston was trying to prove a point and show everyone that he can take pictures of whatever he wants, even if it isn't anything special. I dont really think it's something great to take a picture of, just because its not very exciting nor is it great to look at.
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1. I think the "Fountain" was denied to be exhibited because it wasn't worthy to sit with real paintings, real sculptures of real art. He was protesting the rules of art, showing that "he can sculpt whatever he please" which I think is true, but that does NOT mean everyone would like to see it, and nobody would want to buy it.
ReplyDelete2. He uses an upward angle on the image, a black and white affect to put emphasis on the low key lighting. But even in black and white you can still tell the image is taken in a bright setting. With a Medium camera distance.
3. I'm not quite sure of the artists intentions. To me the picture is boring, a still object that holds relatively no beauty.
(Shearer, M)
1. The "fountain" looks like a urinal, and I don't know if they had urinals a long time ago, but I would reject something that looks like a toilet. I think Marcel was trying to show that anything can be art, no matter the object.
ReplyDelete2. Straight camera angle, low key lighting (because they couldn't adjust it), close camera distance, vertical orientation.
3. Maybe the object photographed was important to him, I can't imagine why. It's a worthwhile object to photograph with a camera by someone, but not me.
Steele, J.
1) Explain why you think the "fountain" was denied exhibition and what you think Marcel's point was with his "readymade sculpture"?
ReplyDeleteHere is a similar image, a photograph made by photographer Edward Weston.
I feel that his piece "The Fountain" was denied because although he thought that this was art, maybe the person did not think that this was art.
2) Describe what you see in this image in terms of compositional technique and/or the art elements.
In this photograph, I see that he gave us a straight on photograph, but at a low altitude because he wanted to show the detail that most people don't have to stare straight at.
3) Now go a bit further and explain what you think the artist's intentions were when capturing this image. Is this a worthwhile object to photograph with a camera? Explain.
I feel that the photographer's intentions were to maybe portray another point of view when looking at a photograph of this when referring to Marcel Duchamp's piece. I personally would not have thought of this, however, maybe it is because Weston can see that there are things out there that people don't often see or look at.
-Montenna M.
1) I think Marcel's sculpture was denied because there is no beauty in the sculpture, that was when art was supposed to be beautiful not an expression of something. I also think his point was that there can be beauty in simple weird objects. Which is true.
ReplyDelete2) I see up angle, selective focus and medium distance.
3) I think his intention were to show that is doesn't take much for something to have beauty, it makes me think of this term I've heard "beauty isn't always pretty". It's just saying that just because something isn't pretty doesn't mean it can't be beautiful in someones eyes.
1.people did not think this was art at the time.
ReplyDelete2.I can see the different shapes and lighting.
3.I think his intentions were to show were art was going at the time
This was denied because it probably wouldn't be publicly acceptable to display in the early 1920's. Compared to all the other art that was displayed, this would of stood out the most. People would be appalled with the idea of a toilet being considered artwork. Which, is what Marcel's point, in my opinion. He wanted to show that not all art is pretty and with paint. In this image, I see a color value; the contrasting white with the shadows. Obviously, this is a weird photo. It's a toilet. But the artist's intentions go much further than that. They were probably determined to show off something different in the art world. I think in the past, this photo would have purpose, because it started up a new kind of art.
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1. he was trying to get the point that art can be what we spend the most time on.
ReplyDelete2. there is line and there is low key lighting, vertical orientation.
3. he wanted to show that anything can be art, it depends on how you look at it.
schumacher,m
1. I think it was denied because it was different than anything they have ever seen before and I think that was his point exactly. He wanted it to be different but yet simple because it could anything and it was simply just a urinal. It's something that people don't see as something beautiful.
ReplyDelete2. The camera angle is straight on to the object, but i think the photographer had to take it down lower because it's not that tall of an object. It almost kinda looks like a toilet to be honest.
3. I think the artists intention was to be simple in black and white photography and yet have the focus be on the white. It's also verticle orientation and taller than it is wide and it captures most of the image, rather than it would if it were taken horizontally.
George, S
I think that the "fountain" sculpture was denied because people probably didn't see it as real art. Also, it was something new, which people usually tend to try to stay away from because it is unfamiliar. I think that Marcel was trying to make a point with the sculpture.He was trying to create something new and original. In the photograph by Edward Weston, I notice a lot of different values, he used a medium camera distance to create a comfortable setting, he angled the camera straight focusing on one thing, and used high lighting. I think if the artist thinks it is important to capture, it is. What some people think is useless or garbage, others may see as art.
ReplyDelete1. I think the fountain was denied exhibition because of how "unartistical" the piece would be considered at the time. I believe Marcel's point would be that he is challenging the way that art is portrayed.
ReplyDelete2. The compositional elements include the rule of thirds, value, pattern, and straight camera angle.
3. I think there was no reason to photograph something so simple and kind of boring, unless there is a hidden message that resides behind it.
Botts, H
-I think people back then were very closed minded and weren't open to new things, and when he showed up with a urinal they just wanted it out of there.
ReplyDelete-In the "Excusado" it is a straight on picture of the bottom half of a toilet which is slightly turned so not perfectly symmetrical but very close with good range of value.
-I think his intentions were to show people that anything can be art, and to think outside of the box. Anything is worth while to photograph if you feel the urge.
Stiff G
1.I believe that Marcel's artwork was denied because it lacks creativity and because it's not very interesting. I think his point was to show that art can be made from anything you spend a lot of time on. His point was that you can make it out of what ever you spend the most time on, and he spent a lot of time on there, so that's what he wanted to get across.
ReplyDelete2. The photo has vertical orientation and uses contrast with the black and white contrasting each other. The camera angle is down because he is looking down at the piece. The focus is pretty sharp on the art. There is a lot of value in the artwork, too. There is a highlight and a core shadow.
Walker C
I think he was denied to exhibit his piece because it wasn't pretty. It wasn't proper and polished like the rest of the art was. It was real life and people didn't seem to like that. there's a lot of formal balance and he used the lighting to his advantage to create depth and dark shadows to illuminate the main focal point. I think the artist's intentions were to fight against the system and rules that went along with aret and were trying to get people to see art differently.
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I think the fountain was denied exhibition because it wasn't pretty to look at. I think Marcel was protesting the change in art and was trying to say that new things are becoming ugly and things should stay the same. I think he could have also been saying that not all things can be called art.
ReplyDeleteIn the second image I see low lighting. I also see a low camera angle and a vertical orientation. There is no color involved because the picture is black and white.
The artist was trying to say that if you look at something in a different way then you could turn it into art. I think it could be a worthwhile object to photograph. I think this because depending on the angle and what you add to the picture can cause it to look like or be like something else.
Anderson M
1) I think the fountain was denied because the art exhibition was fancy and they thought the fountain wasn't art, so they didn't let him show it there. Marcel's point was to create a new way of looking at art and changing people's way of viewing art.
ReplyDelete2) The artist took the second picture from a straight angle, makes the picture look more dramatic and more intense than any toilets i've ever seen.
3) For the first picture, the artist's intentions were to show multiple views of the fountain and description. In the second picture the artist is trying to make the viewers look directly at the toilet. I don't think they're both worthy to be photographed because there isn't anything really special about them, but some people might think differently.
Samimifar, T
1) The "Fountain" lacks many of the key features that other art had back in the day. These would be things like color, the inclusion of a human form, the artist's interpretation of beauty, and not looking slightly like a urinal.
ReplyDelete2) Well, the first thing that catches my eye about this photo is the asymmetrical balance between the bolts shown on the bottom left corner and the natural shadow of the top right. The angle of the viewer is looking straight at the object in the photo, and the angle at which the object was photographed along with the lighting causes the asymmetrical balance mentioned earlier. The wear on the wall behind the object contrasts with the ornate pattern on the floor beneath it.
3) To put it simply, it looks as if the artist was trying to get people to think about what art really is. The straight angle of viewer implies an equality between the object and the viewer, as if to view things from a different perspective. He also uses the lighting to a great effect in that it actually works well with the object to show its innate beauty.
-Jakob B
1) The fountain didn't follow the "guidelines" of art at the time, and i think his point was to break the rules of art and get a different perspective on art.
ReplyDelete2) The techniques he used were a centered, straight on, with good lighting almost elevating the status of the toilet.
3) I think the point of this picture was to elevate the status of the toilet and make it look like something in a different and better more positive way.
-Artie Carpenter
1. He was trying to be different all the art in that time was of people and beautiful. His art was not anything like the other art. HE wanted to prove that art was different and that there are not really any set rules for what art should look like.
ReplyDelete2.There is a smooth texture to the toilet. There is also Informal balance. There is some selective focus to the image.
3. I think that he was trying to prove as well that art is unique and different. I personally don't think that this picture was worth taking I could think of much better items to take pictures of. But for what he was trying to prove it was a good idea.
Ford,J
1) I think Marcel's "fountain" was denied because, it looks like a urinal. His "readymade sculpture" was thought as looking at things in different ways. He turns it into art.
ReplyDelete2) In Edward Weston's photograph, he did a straight-on photograph from the floor, with detail of texture and shape that you can see.
3) I think his intention of this photo was the same as Marcel's intention. Pretty much fighting the art system. Turning an object that people use everyday into art.
-Cox, Sydney
I think that the "fountain" was denied exhibition, because viewers and art critiques obviously knew that this "readymade sculpture" was really just a urinal. I feel like people didn't accept the artwork because it wasn't actual artwork, let alone his own. I see a few compositional techniques. Such as camera angle up, because the camera is looking up at the toilet. Also low key and high key. High key being the very white lighting on the face of the urinal and toilet, and low key being the dark colors and shadows behind them. Im not sure what either of the artist's intentions were, but I feel like they just wanted to be different and stand out, and tried to show that even something as disgusting as a toilet and a urinal, can be considered a beautiful sculpture to certain people.
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1. I think the fountain was denied because it may have not been considered fancy enough art. I think his point that he wanted to get across was to look at art differently; from a different perspective.
ReplyDelete2. It looks like a picture of the bottom a toilet from a bottom view that was captured.
3. I don't really get why he took a picture of the bottom of a toilet but I also think he just wants to have people look at things differently and see what they can get from the image. I guess to him it was a worthwhile object to capture.
Maguire K
This photo may have been denied exhibition because it is a urinal.. It was not on par with the other artists. His point was trying to go against the other people and the norm of art.
ReplyDeleteWhat I see in the Edward Weston photograph is a close up toilet. The technique is an up angle. I think the artists intention was to go outside the box kinda.
DeMers,Tori
i have no idea why it was denied its just weird art piece, i dont know what his idea was to be honest. he used the technique of an looking up angle. i have no idea what he tried to do its pointless picture to be honest
ReplyDeleteFlores, T
i thin its super dope that they tried to get toilets and urinals into the art
ReplyDeleteshow, just to get people to think differently. but i also heard that the guy with the urinal was super lazy that day, so he liked the thought of a urinal.
Hecker, J
The "fountain" was denied entry because it was different, it was't the same as everybody else's. His art wasn't a painting of the beautiful land or a beautiful women. He was expressing himself. Mr. Weston's image has a formal balance, and follows the rules of third. Mr. Duchamp was trying to express himself and be different. I do not believe this was a worth while object to photo graph.
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I think the fountain was denied entrance because it wasn't "real" art. I think he was pointing out that art can be anything. Weston uses vertical orientation, formal balance, and high key lighting. I think he was showing that anything can be creatively turned into art. Even a toilet.
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I believe that the artists were trying to show us something. One was trying to show us that a different perspective could change the look of our world. While the other was saying that art was not just a business and that it should not be treated as such, but rather a form of expression.
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This "fountain" was denied entry because the other artists felt affronted by it of course. To them, it was like offering putrid sludge on the same table as the Italian Chocolates. He wanted to show, that their sense of elitism, was unfounded, and everyones work, was just as worthy of praise, as anyone else's.
ReplyDeleteLow key lighting, and a straight on view, makes this a visually interesting view. Te item, is in the middle ground, and it is obviously meant to be recognized.
I think the photographers, are trying to show off a very non fashionable item, with fashionable styled drawings. Of course this is a good thing to photograph. Every photograph is.
Matthews, N
1. Because the photo seemed to be off topic from the rest of the exhibit.
ReplyDelete2. You can see texture in the phone, and camera angle up.
3. Even though it wasn't appropriate in other peoples opinions you could use other angles and focus in on it.
Maughan Sam
I think Marcel's sculpture was denied because it is a bit vulgar in the sense that it isn't something you would typically consider art. He most likely was trying to prove a point by using a urinal as a piece of art, maybe trying to prove you can find beauty in everything.
ReplyDeleteThe picture is of a toilet in black and white. It is highlighted and there is negative space around it. The camera angle is straight on.
I think the artist wanted to capture the uniqueness of something simple like a toilet.
McVicker, Devyn
I think the sculpture was denied because it's a urinal... it belongs in a bathroom. Not in an art museum or art gallery. His point behind the fountain piece was maybe to say that art doesn't have to be a painting or a picture of something. It can be a sculpture too, and Marcel Duchamp was bold in his choice of wanting it to be in an art museum.
ReplyDeleteThis picture's angle is up.
Maybe Edward Weston took the picture this way to make it look less like a urinal... however it still looks like a toilet. I don't think it's very worthwhile, maybe it's something unique to capture... but we see toilets everyday.
I think that the artist was trying to make a point when he created this sculpture. He was trying to say that you shouldn't just judge an artists creation by how beautiful it is. His point was made when his sculpture was denied because it wasn't what they wanted. You could almost say that it's symmetrical. After hearing that he was really trying to make a point, I think that the object was worth the photograph.
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i forgot my name... Thornhill Sydney
ReplyDelete1. I think the "fountain" was denied because it doesn't look like art the professional artists have made and isn't really art.
ReplyDelete2. I see texture on the wall in the back, looking very rough and torn.
3. I think the artist's intentions were to show that art is just a picture of anything in the world, and I don't think its a worthwhile object to take a photo of.
Anthony Hegel
1) I think the fountain was denied exhibition because it was not a piece that people would look forward to seeing. I'm not sure what his point was other than art may be found in all areas.
ReplyDelete2) This picture is angled up. It is also focused on the main image and darkened in the background.
3) I think the author's purpose for this was to maybe try to find beauty in something simple like a toilet. I don't believe it has importance or was worth the time and effort because it's really nothing special.
(Brown, K)
1. I think it was denied because it really wasn't a sculpture that he, himself made. The fountain was pre made out of a toilet and a urinal, so there wasn't really any creativity, besides the fountain part.
ReplyDelete2. The shading is darker in some places more then others. The bottom picture with the toilet has a angle looking up.
3. I really cant get on point with what the artist was trying to make, my guess is that he didn't want to put much effort into painting the toilet and try doing something a little more dull but exciting at the same time.
Loosmore logan
It was denied exhibition because it was not up to par with what the other artists submitted. Even though the committee had said anyone who paid the fee was able to submit any work they would like. In comparison it looked like garbage. It would make visitors think more about the low-effort work than the nice looking pieces.
ReplyDeleteThere is highlighting on the front of the piece. Also he gets very close and slightly below the subject. Giving you a different perspective than you might normally have. You get a ceramic-y texture. Sharp focus, it was center framed, and there is high contrast seen on the bottom right. White toilet, black background.
I think his intention was that to make you have a different perspective on everyday objects. I think it was worthwhile, because now, 88 years later I'm writing about it, and I'm thinking about toilets differently differently than I would 20 minutes ago.
Kameron Bates :~)
1.) It was probably denied because it wasn't what the place was use too, his point is that it was different and no one really did things the obscure or in other words over looked.
ReplyDelete2.) I see that this picture has low key lighting and is really dark and dull
3.) Again it is something that was and is different that no one really took the time to admire or see in a other perspective. I guess it could be worth taking a photo of but if that is the type of photographer he was it wasn't different to him, he was use to that type of photography.
Goldspink, X
1. I think the "fountain" was denied because he say's that it is a fountain when in reality, it's really a toilet. It really isn't a sculpture that he made himself. He put no effort into it or creativity.
ReplyDelete2. The angle is straight on and the shading is darker.
Slack C.
3. I dont think this object is worthwhile to take a photo of, it seems like he is being very lazy and didn't put any effort into it. I think the artists intentions were to change the way of art.
1.) I think Duchamp's sculpture was denied because it didn't follow the trends the other artists were following. I think he wanted to be different and original with this sculpture. He wanted people to interpret their own ideas.
ReplyDelete2.) The compositional techniques I see are low key lighting, and dark value.
3.) I think Weston wanted people to take a closer look at everyday objects. He wanted people to see details you wouldn't normally see.
Devyn Glenn
I think the "fountain" was denied exhibition because people did not see it as beautiful, or art like they saw the paintings that were displayed. He was maybe trying to bring a point to show that items that are used and taken for granted everyday are something we should notice and be thankful for.
ReplyDeleteHe used vertical orientation, for the most part formal balance, his camera angle appears like it is straight but I think it was tilted up a little bit and he was pretty close to it.
I think it is worth while because it show art in a different way. He is trying to emphasis the beauty of a toilet.
Sierra Paul
I think it was denied from the exhibit because it isn't quite like the others and it's also an odd thing to make art. I think his point was that you could turn anything into art. The photographer was straight on, vertical orientation, and used lower key lighting. Many see these everyday so there should't be a big deal made.
ReplyDeleteWillhite, A.
1.) The fountain was denied exhibition most likely because of the crude look of it and it happening to be a urinal. His point was that everything is art and everyones pieces deserve to be shown no matter others opinions.
ReplyDelete2.) The texture looks almost rough and dirty to emphasize the crudeness of the toilet. The cool colors also add to the effect.
3.) Edward westons intentions were most likely to capture this almost dirty and crude art piece that makes a statement that says this is real. It's not perfectly placed out like everyone else's. It is gritty and real. The angle and the way it was captured show a different perspective and makes the picture worth while.
-Campbell, Kierra
1.) The fountain was denied exhibition most likely because of the crude look of it and it happening to be a urinal. His point was that everything is art and everyones pieces deserve to be shown no matter others opinions.
ReplyDelete2.) The texture looks almost rough and dirty to emphasize the crudeness of the toilet. The cool colors also add to the effect.
3.) Edward westons intentions were most likely to capture this almost dirty and crude art piece that makes a statement that says this is real. It's not perfectly placed out like everyone else's. It is gritty and real. The angle and the way it was captured show a different perspective and makes the picture worth while.
-Campbell,Kierra
1) He didn't want to make one himself.
ReplyDelete2) It's kind of weird and cool at the same time.
3) Well you can do anything with a camera mostly.
Padron,Jessie
1.- I think that the photograph of "the fountain" was denied because it just shows us an image of an urinal, and it was suppose to be displayed in a prestigious art society, so they didn't think this photograph would fit in there, and the people that were going to the exposition, they weren't going to see a urinal.
ReplyDelete2._I see theres formal balance, because at both sides of the toilet we can see kind of the same thing; i see theres low key lighting, first because the photograph is in black and white, and it is dark. The camera is pretty close to the framing, the toilet.
3._I think the artist wanted us to pay close attention to something we use daily, but we never really pay attention to, so we could actually see how it is. In my opinion this is not a worthwhile object to photograph with a camera, because its a gross thing, so nobody would ever take a photograph of it, and the artist knew this, so he came up with the idea of taking a photograph of something unusual to take a picture of.
Francisco C.
1) I think the photo was denied because it may not be as pretty or as appropriate as the others but I think Marcel's point was to show things we take for granted or the small things in life.
ReplyDelete2) This image has an upward angle so it feels as if it is towering over you.
3) I think these photos were worthwhile because they are proving a good point.
Brandon, Marissa
1) I think that the "fountain" was denied exhibition because it isn't seen as beautiful. I think that Marcel's point with his "readymade sculpture" was to show that everyone has a different idea of art.
ReplyDelete2) In this image I see, in terms of compositional technique, are the contrast between the dark and light colors and the focus is sharp.
3) I think that the artist's intentions were to bring to people's attention that anything and everything can be considered art. I believe that it is worthwhile to photograph this object because I think we forget that everything can be beautiful and worthy of being photographed when people don't take pictures of them. - N. Hugo
1. I think they didn't let it in because it's not something that should be shown, its something that should be in a bathroom.
ReplyDelete2. The pictures are taken like your looking straight at it.
3.I think the artist took a picture of this to like change the way art is going because art was already changing .
Beebe m.
1. because it was just a fountain and there didn't seem to be anything artistic about it
ReplyDelete2.in the image I can see balance and contrast
3. I think the artist was trying to show that there is art in even the most ordinary things, no because it does not hold my attention for very long
Taylor Schwindt